Highlights of PM Narendra Modi Speech about Startup India

NEW DELHI: Prime MinisterNarendra Modi addressed a gathering at the concluding session of the government’s mega Startup India meet which is being attended by CEOs of top start-ups and over 150 budding entrepreneurs.

Here are the highlights of the Startup India event:

Today is a Saturday, the government is usually in a holiday mood, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

When I was listening to Ritesh (of OYO Rooms) I wondered why a tea-seller didn’t think of a hotel chain?

I am sure, no matter what Narendra Modi can or cannot do, the youth of the country can.

When I mentioned Startup India, Standup India on August 15, it did not register. But perhaps today we understand what is Startup India. Seeing is believing.

Youths in IITs are looking at you today. People are part of the programme since the morning.

Most people think government will do this so that will happen. I think differently, I think if government doesn’t do it, then a lot will happen.

So we are here to listen to you what we shouldn’t do. Because we have done a lot in 70 years and see where we are.

Many people have ideas. They think in the morning but ditch it by the evening. But some people get pulled into that idea.

There is an energy from within and there are dreams that you have dedicated yourself to.

When space missions started around the world there were sceptics. So when you start something only you can see the future, others think you are crazy.

Startups are not formed only from entrepreneurial bents but also the spirit of adventure and risk-taking.

Those who just want to make money can never succeed at startups. But those who want to change something, they are the ones who succeed.

Solution to all problems has become an App. And I have benefited greatly from this. I also have the ‘Narendra Modi App’.

Share your stories with me on the ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App’.

The days of gloom have gone. Today we are in an age of hope and that can change tomorrow.

Those who find startups, the biggest thing they have is compassion.

When they see a problem, they cannot ignore it. They want to do something about it.

What we are trying to do here is simplify services, improve lives.

This startup movement is not merely guided by money or name and fame. The purpose is beyond that..

The cheapest vaccines in the world are developed in India. This is saving so many lives.

People in atomic energy here have found ways to preserve onions. But that way is so expensive. Can we make it inexpensive?

Money is a by-product for those who set up startups, they want to improve lives.

Startups don’t always mean a billion-dollar company. If I can create jobs for five people, then that means I am helping someone. Youth can become job creators.

In our country education is a priority. But the need of the hour is quality education.

Today our healthcare is so dependent on technology. But how can we scale it up, make it cheaper?

When everyone has equal opportunity then what problem can we not solve?

Challenges are critical for humanity. India has millions of problems, but it also has a billion minds.